skynet
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Introducing
SkynetFree “Internet” without the ISPs
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Brief Introduction of Skynet
Skynet is a network of interconnected wireless routers that can transfer data between networks without the need for a connection to the Internet
Benefits:No monthly Internet planNo Internet Service Provider means no:
Download caps Bandwidth throttling Snooping
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• Network is scalable
• Routers choose best path based on traffic and status of routers in proximity
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Special Features
Routing: Each router has knowledge of the routers around it Special purpose protocol tells router where to send traffic – IP
doesn’t work here
EncryptionCan send any kind of dataShare network resources
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Comparison with like technologiesNothing quite like this really existsHowever, some comparisons can be made to the following:
Ad Hoc Wireless Networks Network of computers that communicate with each other directly, not through
routers or access points Routers in Skynet can be compared to computers in ad hoc http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_ad_hoc_network
TorNetwork of computers rout traffic through each other over the Internet to ensure privacy / anonymityNo computer in the network knows the data’s destination
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Robotic Mobile ad-hoc NETwork
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Requirements
A router that can have its firmware flashedOR a computer with wireless network card to act
as a router/APOR buy a Skynet router ready to go, out of the box
Power Supply
Must be in range of at least one other Skynet router
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Conclusion
Skynet is:One-time costNo monthly planShare what ever files and resources you wantScalable